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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,745.33, 1,074,465.47 and 456,282.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,745.33, 1,074,465.47 and 456,282.17 is: 629,550.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,745.33 : 1,074,465.47 = 456,282.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,745.33/1,074,465.47 = 456,282.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,745.33x = 1,074,465.47 × 456,282.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,745.33x = 490,259,436,241.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,259,436,241.67/778,745.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,550.40

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